Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Valsartan/amlodipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 78.9× as often as Valsartan/amlodipine in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 1,948 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,948items
Valsartan/amlodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Valsartan/amlodipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Valsartan/amlodipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Valsartan/amlodipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 1,948 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,946,819 | 23,161 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £69,324 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Valsartan/amlodipine.